Hi there. I am on the Occipital Neuralgia board here and another member who has a stim suggested I post here.

I am potentially getting a stim (waiting on the Canadian/BC gov't to approve one) and had some questions for those of you who already have one. If you would like to share, I would be interested in knowing the following things:

1. How long was the surgery? Did you have to stay in the hospital or go home the same day?

2. How long did it take you to recover from your surgery?

3. Where did they implant the battery box and how big is it? Can you feel it under your skin?

4. How often will they have to replace the battery box? I assume it's another surgery...

5. What does the stim feel like when it's working? Is it annoying or do you get used to it?

6. How do you feel about having had it done? Is it helping? If you had to do it over again, would you?

7. Any advice or things you wish someone had told you about getting/having one?

8. Anything else you want to share about it or your experience?



Thank you for your help!
Prairiegirl